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pull out

pull out

 
See:
pull
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to stop participation in a situation or obligation.
Overwhelmed by the enemy, the combat unit was order to pull out.The business was failing and consequently his partner decided to pull out.
similar words:
withdraw
definition 2: to withdraw (troops or the like).
The general pulled out the troops.